Hong Kong Scrutinizes Australian Fresh Eggs over the Potential Use of Banned Food Additives

The Centre for Food Safety has moved to allay local fears that Australian eggs on sale here may have been injected with toxic food dyes intended to make the yolks appear brighter. Strong dosages of chemical food dye additives are believed to raise higher risks of cancer and their sale is banned here. The agency said Monday [22 February 2016] that it found no traces of substances banned in Hong Kong among 630 eggs samples examined over the past three years. But the center promised to continue monitoring the situation and to consult with the Australian government…Full Article: ECNS.cn Feb 2016